Morning Jolt: Mickey Rooney dies at 93

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Posted Apr. 7, 2014 at 8:44 AM

Posted Apr. 7, 2014 at 8:44 AM

In the news

Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died Sunday, CNN reported. The 93-year-old was a megastar in the 1930s and 1940s, often appearing in films with Judy Garland. Besides his film career, Rooney was known for his size - he was 5 feet, 2 inches - and his many wives. In 1956 he received an Oscar nomination for his work in "The Bold and the Brave."

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